Network Advisory, Principal Consultant

ISG (Information Services Group); United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to explore innovative solutions

Supportive team environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the United States is seeking a Principal Consultant specialized in network advisory engagements. This role involves leading complex client engagements and developing network strategies to support AI-enabled workloads. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least five years in the telecommunications or IT industry. Strong consulting and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position offers remote work flexibility with minimal travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant work experience with 5 years in telecommunications/IT.
• Ability to translate complex analysis into executive-level guidance.
• Demonstrated leadership and ownership of scope expansion.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of network advisory engagements from scope definition to risk management.
• Lead network assessments focusing on AI-enabled workloads.
• Develop network strategies and roadmaps for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Strong consulting

Financial modeling

Project management

Excellent interpersonal skills

Superior verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field

Job description

Network Advisory, Principal Consultant

Wanted: Dynamic and creative individuals ready to connect with a like‑minded team. You’ll enjoy all the autonomy you need to help our clients prepare for the future. Free reign for free spirits doesn’t mean you’ve got to go it alone. Over 1400 teammates from around the globe are eager to help you out when things get down to wire. Their expertise will put you on the winning path and keep you there.

Position Overview

This is a senior advisory role responsible for leading complex client engagements focused on network strategy, readiness, and sourcing. The Principal Consultant owns end‑to‑end delivery of advisory engagements, from assessing current‑state network architecture, operations, and organizational readiness through defining future‑state strategies and supporting sourcing and decision‑making efforts. The role is centered on helping clients evaluate and evolve their networks to support current and emerging demands, including AI‑enabled workloads and operations, software‑defined networking, network security, cloud networking models, and enterprise connectivity. The Principal Consultant acts as an independent advisor, providing evidence‑based challenges to client assumptions while demonstrating sound judgment in aligning to client direction. This position requires deep experience in network strategy, including enterprise network architectures, carrier services, infrastructure platforms, and the operational and commercial considerations that shape real‑world outcomes. Success in this role depends on the ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing technical, financial, and organizational constraints, and translate complex analysis into clear, executive‑level guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of network advisory engagements, including scope definition, execution planning, stakeholder coordination, and risk management.
• Lead and execute network assessments spanning architecture, design, and operations, with a focus on supporting AI‑enabled workloads and AI‑driven operations.
• Develop and present defensible network strategies and roadmaps that articulate sequencing, trade‑offs, risks, and investment implications for executive stakeholders.
• Translate assessment findings into actionable engagement plans that balance operational constraints, technical feasibility, financial considerations, and contractual realities.
• Build credibility and influence with stakeholders across technical, operational, and executive levels of client organizations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the network and operational implications of emerging technologies.
• Analyze financial models, proposals, contracts, and statements of work to support sourcing decisions and executive recommendations.
• Actively participate in account planning, sales and solution development within current engagements or prospective clients.

Required Skillsets

• Travel is less than 25%
• This is a remote position based in the US
• 10 years relevant work experience, five years minimum in the telecommunications / IT industry.
• Multi‑talented individual that can work both at the strategic/executive level and at the tactical/analyst level
• Demonstrated leadership skills with willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of scope expansion
• Strong consulting, financial modeling, project management and communication skills
• Working knowledge in the details of network, security, hardware, software
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals developing and strengthening relationships
• Superior verbal communication skills and presentation capabilities demonstrating the ability to confidently define, defend and execute solutions while assimilating different points of view
• Self‑starter, ambitious over‑achiever
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail demonstrating the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Education

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a technical or scientific field

At ISG, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. ISG is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

The duties and responsibilities described in this job description may not be a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time and/or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.